Helpful Links

The Texas Pain Society has gathered some helpful links for those looking to learn more about pain, pain management, the opioid crisis, and related topics. Information on this page is only intended as a general summary of what is made available to the public. References and links to any specific product, process, service, manufacturer, company, or trademark does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by TPS.

Fentanyl and Snapchat 
The Snapchat fentanyl lawsuit represents the families of more than 50 teenagers and young adults who overdosed on fentanyl they accessed through Snapchat. Young people with their whole lives in front of them, the victims were led to believe they were buying prescription medications from dealers they met on Snapchat before dying from fentanyl poisoning.

 

Texas Targeted Opioid Response
TTOR expands access to treatment, prevention, and early intervention and provides long-term recovery supports for people with a history of, or who are at risk for developing, opioid use disorders and overdose. In addition, TTOR promotes outreach and education for the public and professionals through training and community events. 

 

Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council
The OAFC was formed to ensure that money recovered through the statewide opioid settlement agreements is allocated fairly and spent to put an end to the opioid crisis in Texas.

The Council is administratively attached to the Texas Comptroller’s office, which provides the staff and facilities as necessary to assist the Council in performing its duties.

 

Opi­oid Crisis
The Texas Office of the Attorney General is working to protect Texans from the scourge of opioid painkiller abuse and related overdoses, which are devastating families throughout the state.

 

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

 

Natural High Fentanyl Toolkit
Awareness is the first step. Every kid needs to have a discussion with a caring adult about the dangers of experimenting with substances. Whether you’re a parent or an educator, you can have the right conversation to potentially save a kid’s life. The Natural High Fentanyl Toolkit below has everything you need to protect kids from the dangers of fentanyl.